Breast cancer to cause a million deaths a year by 2040: Lancet commission
Breast cancer cases will increase from 2.3 mn in 2020 to more than 3 mn by 2040
By PTI April 17, 2024
Health
Lying to your kids may make them liars
Parental lies can influence their child's behaviour
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham April 18, 2024
Leveraging wastewater surveillance in India as a public health threat response
One of the fundamental lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic for the global community
By Dr. Aruna Panda and Priyanki Shah April 17, 2024
Ultra-processed food linked to 32 major health issues
Ultra-processed food includes packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals
By Shyla Jovitha Abraham April 17, 2024
Study links being online with no sleep, exercise to higher risk of school absence
Girls were 96 per cent likelier to use the internet excessively than boys
By PTI April 17, 2024-
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Blinking may be helping us process big, slow-changing patterns: Study
Blinks improve -- rather than disrupt -- visual processing
By PTI April 17, 2024 -
Physical activity lowers heart disease risk by reducing stress-linked brain activity
Exercise benefits cardiovascular health more in those with depression-related stress
By PTI April 16, 2024 -
2 brain systems found malfunctioning in people with psychosis: Study
They have trouble distinguishing between what is real and what is not
By PTI April 15, 2024 -
Inherited muscle strength predicts lower risk of diseases and premature mortality
Hereditary muscle strength and its relationship to morbidity
Web Desk April 15, 2024 -
Experiencing abuse, neglect as child linked to lifelong ill-health: Study
Brain scans reveal structural changes linked to childhood abuse and neglect
By PTI April 13, 2024 -
Revolutionary molecular device unveiled for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
"We're on the brink of some truly remarkable advancements in healthcare"
Web Desk April 13, 2024 -
No, beetroot isn't vegetable Viagra. But here's what else it can do
Beetroot's ability to improve blood flow can benefit the circulatory system
By PTI April 12, 2024 -
Evening physical activity shows greater health benefits for individuals with obesity
Evening physical activity to lower risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease
Web Desk April 12, 2024 -
Dance, music therapy could help Parkinson's patients, caregivers: Indian study
Patients & their caregivers attended in-person classes for three months
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal April 11, 2024 -
Deaths from stroke increasingly linked to temperatures driven by climate change
Ageing linked to rise in stroke burden due to temperature changes
By PTI April 11, 2024 -
India second highest in hepatitis B and C after China, says WHO report
Every day 3,500 people die globally due to hepatitis B and C infections
By Pooja Biraia Jaiswal April 11, 2024 -
What's the deal with social media and youth mental health?
Americans are more worried about their mental health than their physical health
By PTI April 11, 2024 -
Insulted and Angry? Japanese tradition inspires innovative anger management technique
Writing down your feelings on paper then getting rid of it reduces anger
Web Desk April 11, 2024 -
AI-powered BeatProfiler revolutionises heart research
A breakthrough in heart cell function analysis and drug testing
Web Desk April 09, 2024 -
Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training
Try compassion training to stay informed and engaged
By PTI April 09, 2024 -
India is now ‘cancer capital’ of the world; why cases rise alarmingly
Around 15.7 lakh people in India to have cancer by 2025
Web Desk April 08, 2024 -
Freedom for Kerala youth from 43-kg tumour after 4 years, thanks to surgeons of this govt hospital
Kottayam Medical College's doctors had to remove a lung of the 24-year-old as well
Web Desk April 08, 2024 -
Investigating alcohol-protective variants: Genetic insights into health and behaviour
A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption
Web Desk April 08, 2024 -
Uncertainty surrounding cancer medications
Most cancer drugs fail to show benefits 5 years after accelerated approval
Web Desk April 08, 2024 -
ChatGPT's accuracy affected by evidence-inclusive health queries, study shows
ChatGPT's accuracy dips when presented with evidence-based health questions
By PTI April 06, 2024
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